apertamento

Portuguese

noun
Definitions
  • the act of press, clench or tighten
  • (dentistry) clenching excessive clenching of one’s jaw

Etymology

Affix from Portuguese apertar (clench, tighten, press).

Origin

Portuguese

apertar

Gloss

clench, tighten, press

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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